$1,500 taxable cash award plus a $1,000 fund for eligible public commentary expenses.
The Public Commentary Excellence Award recognizes a significant contribution by a faculty member over a three year period ending in the nomination year in sharing expertise and research with the media or community, enhancing public understanding of the issues of the day, and stimulating dialogue and discourse among the public at large. Examples of relevant activities may include op-eds or blog writing at the local, national or international level; media interviews; or community-based speaking engagements.
2024 Public Commentary Excellence Award Terms
Completed application packages must be received by March 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Application Form
Applications are now closed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Stephanie Bourk (stephaniebourk@cunet.carleton.ca).
Past Recipients
Amanda Clarke
School of Public Policy and Administration
Sarah Everts
School of Journalism and Communication
Leah West
Norman Paterson School of International Affair
Joshua Greenberg
School of Journalism and Communication
Mira Sucharov
Department of Political Science
Stephanie Carvin
Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
Jennifer Robson
Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program and Political Management and Arthur Kroeger College
Stephen Saideman
Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
Marc-André Gagnon
School of Public Policy and Administration
Dwayne Winseck
School of Journalism and Communication